{"id":21658,"date":"2026-01-07T02:41:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T02:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/search.insightful.design\/?p=21658"},"modified":"2026-01-07T02:41:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T02:41:31","slug":"new-floodplain-development-permit-available-for-public-comment-boulder-area-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/search.insightful.design\/?p=21658","title":{"rendered":"New Floodplain Development Permit Available for Public Comment \u2014 Boulder Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Floodplain Development Permit Available for Public Comment \u2014 Boulder Area<\/h2>\n

The Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Department has proposed updates to the General Floodplain Development Permit process. Changes include streamlined review timelines, updated fee structures, and new requirements for climate-adjusted flood risk assessments. Comments are due by April 30.<\/p>\n

Volunteers contributed over 8,697 hours to this program last year. The Public Works coordinates with 25 nonprofit partner organizations throughout Boulder County to deliver services.<\/p>\n

Data from the 2024 Boulder County Community Survey shows that 33% of respondents rated this service as “important” or “very important.” The survey, conducted every two years, received 6,570 responses from residents across the county.<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n

Affordable housing remains the top priority identified in the 2024 Community Survey. Boulder County’s Worthy Cause program has funded 996 affordable housing units since its inception, with 255 additional units in the development pipeline.<\/p>\n

The Carolyn Holmberg Preserve open space property encompasses 1,752 acres and features 13 miles of multi-use trails. Seasonal wildlife closures may apply from December 15 through July 15 to protect nesting raptors and elk calving areas.<\/p>\n

Resources<\/h3>\n

A community information session will be held at the Louisville library on Monday, May 4 at 7:00 PM. Translation services in Spanish and Nepali will be available. The session will also be livestreamed on the Boulder County YouTube channel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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